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lucy's lemon squares (peanuts cookbook)

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Lisa Foote
@LisaFoote
Castle Pines, CO

I used to make these when I was a kid from the Peanuts Cookbook I got through scholastic books- remember you'd pick the books, pay for it (parents had to write a check) and then weeks later they would show up? These were one of the first things I baked by myself. They are really tasty too! I increased the lemon juice a bit and added lemon zest too. Enjoy!

(1 rating)
yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For lucy's lemon squares (peanuts cookbook)

  • 1 c
    flour
  • 1/2 c
    butter, almost room temp
  • 1/4 c
    powdered sugar (plus some for sprinkling after)
  • 2
    eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 3 Tbsp
    lemon juice, fresh
  • dash
    salt
  • zest of one lemon

How To Make lucy's lemon squares (peanuts cookbook)

  • From Instagram: http://instagram.com/p/orXWtOSGZO/
    1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Sift flour and powdered sugar into bowl. Blend in butter with clean fingertips till well mixed. Pat evenly into the bottom of a greased 8x8 inch baking pan. Bake for 20 minutes.
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    2
    Meanwhile, beat the eggs, granulated sugar, baking powder, lemon juice, zest and salt togeher. Pour over baked crust and return to oven. 
Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes.

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    3
    Cool completely on rack. Cut in squares. Sprinkle with sifted powdered sugar.
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